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Jacob Sweeney Obituary

Jacob ‘Jake’ Sweeney SAUGERTIES-Jacob “Jake” Sweeney, 22, of Mower Mill Rd. died suddenly Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2017 as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Born April 27, 1994 in Kingston he was the son of Darrin and Peggy Sweeney of Saugerties. A Graduate of Saugerties High School, he was a member of the Saugerties Dartball League and a avid hunter and fisherman. Besides his parents, survivors include, two sisters: Emily and her husband Keith and son Zackary Lane of Lanesville and Devin Sweeney of Saugerties. One brother: Dillon Sweeney of Saugerties. His Special Cousin, “Little Nut” Madison and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. His Funeral Service will be held 4 p.m. Saturday at the Seamon-Wilsey Funeral Home, Inc., corner of John & Lafayette Sts., Saugerties. Friends will be received from 1 to 4 p.m. on Saturday. Expressions of condolence may be shared with the family at SeamonWilseyFuneralHome.com

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Published by the Daily Freeman from Feb. 1 to Feb. 2, 2017.

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Nelson Lassalle

February 12, 2017

My prayers go out to you and the family, such a great lost.

February 4, 2017

So sorry for you lost.

Penny Russell

February 4, 2017

So sorry for your loss

Sarah Yonnetti

February 3, 2017

Jacob was my student many years ago and I remember him with such fondness. He was such a sweet boy. He always went with the flow and truly was a pleasure to know. I'm sending love, light and prayers. -Mrs. Yonnetti

Richard and Jill Rothe

February 3, 2017

The most sincerest condolences to the Sweeney family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all, during this tragic time.

February 3, 2017

I am so sorry to hear about Jake. He was a fine young man. I will always cherish the work he did for me at Charles Smith Road.

Debby Sabatino

Philip Overbaugh

February 3, 2017

Sorry for your loss

February 2, 2017

Darrin & Peggy-Sorry for your loss. Knew Jake from dartball, a real nice & genuine young man. RIP Rich & Holly Myer

Carol Ann Kaelin

February 2, 2017

I am so sad to hear the passing of dear Jacob. He was a loving, caring and funny young man. You were one of my favorite students. You were always ready to help me in class. Taken way to young.
My deepest sympathy to Jacob's family and friends.
Mrs. K
(That's what Jacob called me)

margaret wynkoop

February 2, 2017

Deepest condolences. So very sorry for your loss. God bless all of you. Amen

Ruth and Tom Snyder

February 2, 2017

Our condolences to all your family. We are friends and neighbors of Maryanne and Pooh.

Rebecca Duffy

February 2, 2017

It's been many years since I've seen Jake, but the memory of the light in his eyes and the sound of his laughter are as clear as if I saw him yesterday. What a tragic loss of a beautiful soul. My deepest sympathies to the entire Sweeney family and everyone else whom loved him.

John and Nicole Bartells / Kanable

February 2, 2017

To the Sweeney family and all that loved Jacob. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very difficult time.
Deepest Sympathies
John Bartells Jr and Nicole Kanable

Larry and Jennifer Walsh

February 2, 2017

Our deepest condolences to you and your family. It was a privaledge to have known Jake and to have had him a part of our lives for the time we had. Know that he will always be with you.

Trish & Jeff Hughes-Dunham

February 2, 2017

Jakey, you were like a son to us. This is just too tragic to comprehend. You were a terrific person. Funny, kind, sweet, gentle. RIP Jakey. You are greatly missed and will never, ever be forgotten. We love you. Trish & Jeff.

Wanda Mercier

February 2, 2017

To Peggy & Darrin and the entire Sweeney family, my heart goes out to you all. I am so terribly sorry for your loss....

Bob Johnson

February 1, 2017

Our prayers and condolences go out to the Sweeney family for the loss of their son Jake. May he R.I.P.
Bob & Denise Johnson
Saugerties, N.Y.

Suzanne Frederick

February 1, 2017

We are so sorry for the loss of your Son Jacob. May he rest in peace and may God bless you as you grieve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.

M BARBIER

February 1, 2017

There are no words to give a grieving mother and father, Just to offer a shoulder , sit in silence, and know you have friends to talk to when ready . God is with you all during this time .
Love your Neighbors and friends,
THE BARBIER'S

Charleen, Seppo and Miranda Ritvanen

February 1, 2017

Glad l got to be apart of your life as a little man. You were such a sweet boy. Thank you for always being a great Big Cousin to Miranda. We are so going to miss you❣ I know you are in good company with your Grandma and Uncle Albert. Rest easy Jake

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